ancient ruins
Théâtre Antique d'Orange
The best-preserved Roman theatre in Europe, its towering stage wall still hosting performances after 2,000 years.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Laudun-l'Ardoise
Occitanie, France · Europe
About Laudun-l'Ardoise
Laudun-l'Ardoise works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saint-Victor-la-Coste, 32km from Gorges de l'Ardèche.
Laudun-l'Ardoise is in Occitanie, France, with about 5,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Saint-Victor-la-Coste, about 5 km away.
Laudun-l'Ardoise (French pronunciation: [lodœ̃ laʁdwaz]; Occitan: Laudun) is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitania region in Southern France. It is located on the departmental border with Vaucluse, which is also the regional border with Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
The commune name was officially LaudunRead more
until 1 February 2001.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Laudun-l'Ardoise?
Within an hour or so of Laudun-l'Ardoise: Théâtre Antique d'Orange (13 km), Pont du Gard (20 km), Palais des Papes (21 km), Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon) (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Laudun-l'Ardoise?
The nearest famous roads are Gorges de la Nesque Road, Combe Laval Balcony Road and Route des Crêtes (Cassis).
Where is Laudun-l'Ardoise?
Laudun-l'Ardoise is in Occitanie, France, about 5 km from Saint-Victor-la-Coste.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,610
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Occitanie
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 44.1048, 4.6573
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Laudun-l'Ardoise
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Pont du Gard
Remarkably preserved three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD in southern France.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Palais des Papes
The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
21 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)
The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Ledenon
Twisting, roller-coaster circuit in the sun-baked hills near Nimes, famed as France's most technical track; a favourite of motorcyclists and track-day drivers, and one of few French circuits run anti-clockwise.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges de l'Ardèche
A 30 km canyon of canoeists and cliffs crowned by the natural rock arch of the Pont d'Arc.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Pont d'Arc
A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.
36 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Arena of Nimes
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still hosting events nearly 2,000 years after its construction.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Laudun-l'Ardoise
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 21 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
- 50 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
- 51 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
- 60 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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